The Bombing of Pan Am 103 release date, cast, trailer, plot and everything you need to know
The BBC and Netflix Lockerbie bombing drama premieres soon
Following on from Sky drama Lockerbie: A Search for Truth earlier this year, the BBC and Netflix are releasing their own drama focusing on the fateful Pan Am 103 flight and its effects on the small Scottish town which became the crash site and tragically one of the largest crime scenes in history.
The drama from the makers of Line of Duty features an international all-star cast, with filming taking place in both Scotland, Toronto and Malta.
Here's your lowdown on The Bombing of Pam Am 103, previously titled Lockerbie.
When will The Bombing of Pan Am 103 be released?
The factual drama series begins on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on Sunday May 18 at 9pm, with new episodes premiering at 9pm every Sunday and Monday for three weeks.
Netflix will be dropping the show globally for viewers worldwide to watch the series at a later date.
How many episodes are in The Bombing of Pan Am 103?
There is a total of six episodes in the series with BBC viewers getting two episodes each week.
Who is in the cast of The Bombing of Pan Am 103?
Starring in The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is American star Patrick J. Adams as Dick Marquise, with the actor best known for his role in Suits opposite Gabriel Macht and Meghan Markle.
Joining him will be fellow American star and Emmy winner Merritt Wever as Kathryn Turman. Fans will recognise Wever from her roles in Apple TV+'s Severance, The Walking Dead and Nurse Jackie.
Sex Education and SAS Rogue Heroes star Connor Swindells takes on the role of Scottish police detective Ed McCusker.
Lauren Lyle, best known for Outlander, Vigil and Karen Pirie, portrays Ed's wife and former police officer June McCusker.
British star Terence Maynard portrays Gabe Lepley after parts in Coronation Street, Sherwood, The Witcher, Professor T and Ridley.
Eddie Marsan appears as Tom Thurman following on from roles in Prime Video's The Power and Ray Donovan.
Tony Curran plays police detective Harry Bell, with the actor recognisable for his roles in Mary & George, Mayflies and the upcoming prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood.
Peter Mullan is senior officer John Orr and counts credits in Ozark, Outlander: Blood of My Blood and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Downton Abbey's Phyllis Logan is Lockerbie local activist Moira Shearer.
Cora Bissett from Annika and Shetland stars as Lockerbie resident Elma Pringle and another local hero during the tragedy.
Other cast members Dinosaur star Molly Geddes as police officer Lauren Aitken, Mr Bates vs The Post Office's Dana Haqjoo as Nazir Jaafar, Poldark's John Hollingworth as Seymour, and Ripper Street actor Adam Rothenberg as Neil Gallagher.
The ensemble cast also features appearances from Douglas Hodge from The Great and Catastrophe, Nicholas Gleaves of After The Flood and The Rising fame, and The Undeclared War and Traces actor Andrew Rothney.
Further cast members include Kevin McKidd of Grey's Anatomy and Six Four fame, Parker Sawyers best known for Spy/Master and P-Valley, James Harkness from The Sixth Commandment and The Victim, Vigil and Cobra's Khalid Laith and Amanda Drew from The Gold and Wolf.
What is The Bombing of Pan Am 103 about?
The Bombing of Pan Am 103 focuses on the real-life 1988 terrorist attack, which saw an explosive detonating in the plane's hold over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie.
The flight was travelling from London Heathrow to JFK with 270 people killed, including 43 British citizens and 190 Americans.
The Lockerbie Bombing is the worst ever terror attack on British soil and sadly marked the first major act of terrorism against American citizens.
The drama will also look at the police efforts to bring to justice those responsible and the huge impact of the crash on Lockerbie itself.
Filmmaker Adam Morane-Griffiths developed the project and carried out extensive research research, speaking to Scottish police officers and representatives from United States investigative agencies.
Many of those interviewed by Morane-Griffiths had never previously shared their stories, giving a voice to the unheard voices of Lockerbie.
Moreover, programme-makers interviewed many of the families and loved ones of the victims, sharing the impact the bombing had on their lives.
In the wake of the bombing, there was heroic activism and campaigning leading to lasting change in the way authorities approached security, safety and duty of care towards those involved in mass fatality incidents.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Metro
29 minutes ago
- Metro
Day of the Jackal author and former MI6 agent Frederick Forsyth dies aged 86
Author Frederick Forsyth, best known for writing thrillers including The Day of the Jackal, has died aged 86. Throughout his career, the English novelist and journalist sold more than 70 million books in more than 30 languages. Some of them included The Odessa File, The Fourth Protocol, The Dogs of War, The Devil's Alternative, The Fist of God, Icon, The Veteran, Avenger, The Afghan, The Cobra and The Kill List. More than a dozen of his titles have been adapted for screen, including 1971's The Day of the Jackal, which was made into a movie in 1973. Last year Sky released a TV version, which starred Eddie Redmayne as the titular character. It's now been announced the novelist died earlier today after a brief illness. His literary agents Curtis Brown said that the best-selling author was surrounded by his family as he died at home on Monday morning. Born in Ashford, Kent, in 1938, Forsyth completed his National Service in the Royal Air Force as a pilot. He then went on to pursue a career in journalism, joining Reuters in 1961 before moving to the BBC four years later. Working as an assistant diplomatic correspondent, Forsyth began by covering French affairs and the attempted assassination of Charles de Gaulle and then reporting on the Nigerian Civil War. After quitting his job and working as a freelance reporter, he released his first book, The Biafra Story, in 1969. Although he went on to write a string of hugely successful novels, he once said he only turned to writing fiction due to needing to make money rathe than any desire to become a novelist. Reflecting on writing The Day of the Jackal – his first full-length novel – Forsyth said he wrote it because he was 'skint, stony broke'. That book debuted to glowing reviews and won the 1972 Best Novel Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America. More Trending Decades later – in 2015 – he revealed that he'd been an informant for MI6 for over 20 years. Forsyth also narrated several documentaries, including Jesus Christ Airlines, Soldiers: A History of Men in Battle and I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life & Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal. His last book – 2018's The Fox – was released in 2018. Forsyth was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1997 New Year Honours list for services to literature. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The Twilight Zone actress Pippa Scott dies aged 90 MORE: Jonathan Joss' murder investigation takes turn as police backtrack on statement MORE: Jonathan Joss' husband says he 'held his face together' in his final moments
Daily Record
30 minutes ago
- Daily Record
Netflix fans keep watching 'amazing new take on a classic' despite low rating
Fans have been singing its praises despite initial reviews Netflix viewers can't stop watching a 'must see film' that offers a fresh spin on a classic tale. The 2018 release, Robin Hood, has surprisingly become one of the most viewed titles on the platform, despite a meagre 14% rating. At the time of writing, it currently sits in second place in the top ten films most watched by subscribers in the UK. It's sandwiched between recent releases Tyler Perry's Straw in the top spot and French action thriller K.O. in third. Robin Hood is a radical reinterpretation of the timeless story of the outlaw who robbed from the rich to give to the poor. In this version, Taron Egerton, known for his roles in Kingsman, Rocketman and Carry-On, portrays Lord Robin of Loxley. He seeks revenge after returning from the Third Crusade to discover that the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham, played by Rogue One's Ben Mendelsohn, has declared him dead and seized all his property, reports Surrey Live. According to Empire's review of the film, Robin's journey mirrors that of Bruce Wayne becoming Batman. Egerton's rendition of the character even starts being referred to as 'The Hood'. He is trained by Jamie Foxx's character Yahya or John. Meanwhile, Robin also attempts to win back his girlfriend Marian, played by Eve Hewson, who later starred in Netflix's The Perfect Couple. Marian is now with another man, Will Scarlet, portrayed by Jamie Dornan, who is actually a member of the Merry Men in the original tales. Despite the somewhat tepid critical reception of the film, Netflix audiences have found reasons to be entertained. One admirer took to the internet to express their thoughts, stating: "This is a must see movie. Its a new take and twist of the classic tale of Robin Hood and breathes life into the legend once again. It might not be the most historically accurate remake of the tale but that is part of its charm." They pressed on, saying: "Solid stunts and despite all the hate the movie has endured none can question the hard work and love the whole cast and crew put into it. Their extraordinary archery skills are way beyond just CGI. In fact they were trained by famous archer Lars Anderson and can more than handle themselves around a bow and arrow." Another enthusiast commented: "I thought this film was incredible. An amazing new take on a classic. The immense number of Robin Hood films were starting to repeat one another and it was frankly getting tired, but this brought the movies back alive for younger audiences that perhaps haven't been too engaged in the previous versions. With a brilliant cast, some of which are popular, well known actors, and others who are rising stars, I think the production is incredible." One person even suggested: "Outside of the legendary (Disney) cartoon, this is the best Robin Hood out there." Meanwhile, another voiced a congruent opinion: "It was so much better than expected. It was a different take on the old Robin Hood movies." However, not all viewers were impressed. One disgruntled film-goer echoed the critics' sentiments, stating: "Everything was just as bad as the trailer promised. Don't watch this unwatchable piece of garbage. It will haunt your eyes forever."
Reuters
35 minutes ago
- Reuters
UK novelist Forsyth has died, BBC News reports
LONDON, June 9 (Reuters) - British novelist Frederick Forsyth, who authored best-selling thrillers such as "The Day of the Jackal" and "The Dogs of War," has died aged 86, the BBC reported on Monday. A former correspondent for Reuters and the BBC, and an informant for Britain's MI6 foreign spy agency, Forsyth made his name by using his experiences as a reporter in Paris to pen the story of a failed assassination plot on Charles de Gaulle.
